Sawtooth Center Expansion

[cityboi]

Winston-Salem Arts Council has unveiled plans for the Sawtooth Building which includes revamping the building into a multi-use theater. The council is proposing an $11 million project that would convert the Sawtooth Center into a "Downtown Center for the Arts"

http://www.myfoxwghp.com/myfox/pages/Home/...mp;pageId=1.1.1

[intcvlcphlga]

Winston-Salem Arts Council has unveiled plans for the Sawtooth Building which includes revamping the building into a multi-use theater. The council is proposing an $11 million project that would convert the Sawtooth Center into a "Downtown Center for the Arts"

http://www.myfoxwghp.com/myfox/pages/Home/...mp;pageId=1.1.1

Let's hope they get the full funding necessary to complete the project. And, hopefully the complex will make better use of Winston Square, as it is an underutilized asset.

[JerseyBoy]

Here is an image of the proposed addition that I blew up:

[JerseyBoy]

http://www2.journalnow.com/content/2008/ju...acoming/?living

The Arts Council has raised the necessary funds to start renovations on the AC Delco building. They are currently seeking financing for the project that will last 18 months. The council is hoping to start this fall.

[twincity]

work starts this month!

[twincity]

Crews are on site clearing debris from the old AC Delco building. Groundbreaking is set for Jan 29. with a completion date in mid 2010.

http://www2.journalnow.com/content/2009/ja...ild/news-local/

[twincity]

Reynolds Foundation pledges $2 million to arts campaign

The Reynolds American Foundation and local employees of RJR. have pledged $2 million over three years to the comprehensive campaign of the Arts Council. A portion of the campaign money will underwrite the creation of a Downtown Center for the Arts in the Sawtooth Building.

The center will include a multi-purpose performance space called Reynolds Place, which the $2 million pledge will help construct.

http://www2.journalnow.com/content/2009/ja...n-arts-campaig/

[winston's finest]

im so glad work has started on this space....we needed another downtown performance space and something needed to be done to upgrade Sawtooth. Its good to see some progress during tough economic times, especially with sponsorship and corporate support from hometown companies. The major companies headquartered in the city should help invest more and build with innovation/creative design.

[JerseyBoy]

Update 1-21-09

[beyonce245]

Thanks for the photos. Do you know if this building is set for demo or will they be rehabbing it? I like the warehouse look.

[JerseyBoy]

No prob! They will be renovating this building into what the rendering depicts in Post #3. You can see more visuals here:

http://www2.journalnow.com/content/2008/no...to-face-spruce/

[twincity]

4-25-09

[JerseyBoy]

Update 5-29-09

[twincity]

8-8-09

[JerseyBoy]

Great update! Thanks! The glass portion turned out great

[JerseyBoy]

Update 10-25-09

[beyonce245]

This is going to be really nice! Thank for the updates Jersey. Anyone know the expected completion date?

[JerseyBoy]

This is going to be really nice! Thank for the updates Jersey. Anyone know the expected completion date?

No prob, man! It should open Spring 2010.

[winston's finest]

this is a great downtown addition and adds some modern architecture.....it would be nice is there was a building across from it with groundlevel retail space and a parking deck in behind. To add some density and height to the street which would bring more people down the street.

[twincity]

5-10-10

[twincity]

Tonny Bennett will break in the new Arts Center on Friday, September 10, at the Light Up the Arts Gala.

update from 8-1-10

http://media.visitwinstonsalem.com/experiences.php?include=142390

[twincity]

9-6-10 last update w/ Winston Square Park improvements and new signage